SLC - Care at Home and Housing Support Procured Services Arrangement

Concepts

• health and social work
• hamilton
• adult social care services
• personal care services
• procured services arrangement
• supported persons
• housing support services
• care
• essential support
• non-personal care and housing support services

Location

Description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking to appoint Service Providers to a Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) for the provision of Care at Home and Housing Support Services commencing on 1st July 2024. The contract will be delivered to Supported Persons residing within South Lanarkshire and who are supported by the Council and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (SLHSCP). SLHSCP deliver adult social care services and all community health services for adults and children in the South Lanarkshire area. The services will support individuals to live in their own homes and to play an active part in their communities as much as they are able. The Self Directed Support (SDS) regulations offer Supported Persons a choice of provider to an extent not available through a Framework or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) therefore the Council is utilising an innovative Procured Services Arrangement (PSA) under the Light Touch Rules contained in Regulation 74 - 76 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The PSA will allow providers to be added over its 15 year term, this will facilitate the Supported Person's choice.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Services are predominantly personal care services that are provided with, and for, a Supported Person in their own home. In some less common situations, non-personal care and housing support services may also be required where there are specifically assessed needs. The Services are provided for Supported Persons who are assessed by the Council as needing support to maintain or regain their independence, safety, health and wellbeing. This may include Supported Persons who are returning home from hospital. It may also include Supported Persons who would require to be admitted to hospital or long-term care if support were not to be provided in the person’s home. The Council is responsible for providing and commissioning Services in South Lanarkshire. While the Services are predominantly provided to older people, the Services will also be commissioned for adults with needs arising from a learning disability, physical disability or other long-term health conditions, children and families and other vulnerable groups with care and support needs. Supported Persons receiving the Service may have a variety of care and support and health needs, including but not limited to: - Physical frailty - Sensory impairment - Dementia - Complex care needs - Vulnerability - End of Life and Palliative Care - Learning difficulties - Physical disabilities - Addiction issues - Mental health and cognitive impairment - Other long-term conditions The Services also provide essential support for unpaid carers, by providing support for the Supported Person. The Service Provider will work in partnership with all organisations involved in the health and care of Supported Persons with the focus of providing support to maintain or regain independence and promote human rights.

Renewal Options

On completion of the initial evaluation process and appointment of Bidders to the Procured Services Arrangement, the ITT will reopen to new bids. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Legal Justification

Light Touch process. The ITT will remain open for the lifetime of the PSA. Bidders can apply for appointment to the PSA at any time during its term by submission of a completed ITT with required supporting documentation. There are no limits to the number of times that bidders can submit bids. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the process set out in “Attachment 2 - Evaluation of Tenders”.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol It is a requirement of this tender that the bidder recommended for award completes and submits, when requested to by the Council, the Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol form for evaluation prior to any award being made. SPD Question 4C.10 Technical and Professional Ability Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. SPD Question 4D.1 Quality Assurance Schemes It is a requirement of this tender that the bidders complete the H&S Vetting Document. Declarations and Certificates Successful Bidders will provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes. SPD Question 2D.1 Prompt Payment Certificate SPD Question 3D.3 Human Rights Act Declaration Declaration Section *Form of Tender SPD Question 3D.11 Non-Collusion Certificate SPD Question 4B.5.1 Insurance Certificates SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime Declaration SPD Question 3A.6 Modern Slavery Act 2015 Declaration SPD Question 4C.6 Confirmation of Registration with the Care Inspectorate and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Declaration SPD Question 4C.6.1 Confirmation of SSSC status of staff who deliver the Services. All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-t. Attachment 13 - Form of Offer to Tender and Attachment 4 - Commercial Envelope Response must be completed and uploaded within the relevant question in the Commercial Envelope. Failure to provide this information or in the event that the information provided does not support or evidence the statements made within the SPD will invalidate the bid. The Council reserves the right to review the qualification and technical criteria for appoint to the PSA in line with changes to legislation, good industry practice and commercial considerations. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 25681. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Council will require appointed Providers that as part of any awarded Call-On contracts under the PSA they will assist in transforming the South Lanarkshire local community through delivery of community benefits as detailed in the tender documents. Community Benefits in Procured Services Arrangements will be addressed annually based on cumulative spend for all Call-On contracts awarded. The Provider will be required to provide a method statement and programme setting out how and when the Community Benefits offered will be delivered for the CBs selected. The delivery of Community Benefits will be monitored and reported through the Council’s performance appraisal process. (SC Ref:751298)